Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year. 
School will resume January 7, 2013.

Ward Forum

Lambton Kingsway is hosting Trustee Gough's and Trustee Glover's Ward Forum on Tuesday January 29, 2013 from 7 - 9 pm.   Guest speakers will be Annie Kidder, Executive Director for People for Education and Kate Hammer, Education Reporter for The Globe and Mail.  For more information, please go to Trustee Gough's website.  Here is the link:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/viewitem.asp?siteid=167&pageid=167&menuid=167

Second Harvest Donations

Congratulations to Ms. Walker and the students of 5A for all of their efforts to raise awareness of those in need and for collecting a great deal of food for Second Harvest.  Thank you also to the LKS community for supporting this initiative!

Sandy Hook Letter to Parents

The events at Sandy Hook Elementary on Friday have shocked and saddened all of us.  Such a tragedy makes us all reflect and search for answers.  The TDSB has responded with a letter to parents and some tips for parents to help support their children.  You will find these letters on the main page of the LKS website under the "TDSB and LKS Notices" section.   http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/lambtonkingsway/Home.aspx

The TDSB and LKS take the safety of all children seriously.  We will continue to do everything in our power to create a safe environment.  The Director of the TDSB Dr. Chris Spence spoke candidly with the Toronto Star about the tragedy.  Here is part of his message to parents:

"To parents, I will say this — your children are safe. Doors are locked, cameras are on, and other security measures are in place. But most importantly, with close to 40,000 staff at the TDSB, you will always have tens of thousands of moms, dads, sisters and brothers looking out for them."

For the full story go to:

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1303049--connecticut-school-shooting-heavy-with-hurt-in-toronto

Making a Difference!

Ms. Walker and the students from 5A will once again be supporting Second Harvest by organizing the LKS Holiday Food Drive.  5A is working hard to make a difference in the lives of many families that are in need, especially important during the holiday season.  Starting next week, these students will be going from class to class to remind students about the LKS Food Drive.   If you are able to support this cause, please bring in a non-perishable food items and place it in the bin outside the main office. 

Congratulations 5A and thank you to the LKS community for your support!